Paul Blackburn showcased his resilience in his season debut for the Mets, delivering five scoreless innings against the Dodgers despite a challenging recovery from knee inflammation and previous injuries. After undergoing surgery for a cerebrospinal fluid leak, Blackburn stepped onto the mound for his first MLB appearance in over half a year. His successful outing, allowing only three hits and striking out three, helped the Mets secure a thrilling extra-inning victory. Blackburn's performance against a formidable lineup, including reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani, marked a significant comeback, as he found enjoyment in the game once more.
Just being able to step foot on a big-league mound again and enjoy the energy, enjoy the game there's nothing better than that.
I think just being able to go back and know that I know what he looks like in the box, I've seen it a lot.
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